Postcode Analysis Selby, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE MAGNOLIAS, YO8 8GL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MAGNOLIAS, YO8 8GL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

458

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO8 8GL — age 44, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO8 8GL is a safe, established residential area on The Magnolias in Barlow. Administratively it sits within Brayton & Barlow ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

For families considering a move, YO8 8GL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO8 8GL are sourced from Output Area E00142033 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO8 8GL. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

YO8 8GL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Barlow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good69 pupils0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selby4.3 km
  • Snaith6.3 km
  • Wressle7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodge Farm0.2 km
  • Ashleigh Farm0.2 km
  • Mill House Farm0.3 km
  • Mill House Farm0.3 km
  • Police House0.4 km